elderberry
Sambucus canadensis

Hardiness: Zones 3 to 9
Plant type: Shrub
Height: 5- 12’
Spread: 5- 12’
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium to wet
Bloom time: June, July
Bloom color: White
Soil: Clay-based, moist, organically rich soils, loamy, average, well-draining soils, neutral (≈7), acid (<7).

Notes: Flowers give way to clusters of dark purple drupes, enjoyed by humans, birds, and other wildlife.

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